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FeaturesChain reactions
Whether it's a supplier going bust or a dispute with a key partner, the potential risks in a supply chain have only increased with the downturn. StrategicRISK surveys the issues
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FeaturesBe prepared
Companies can notch up plenty of governance brownie points if they focus on risk management and internal audit, says Jackie Cain
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FeaturesA good name? Priceless
Essential yet intangible, and so easy to lose, reputation must be a top priority for any organisation's risk manager
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FeaturesA whimper and a bang
For European risk managers, the first decade of the third millennium began with the event that didn’t happen, the year 2000 or Y2K bug. As the decade continued, it brought fresh challenges to European risk managers, writes Lee Coppack
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By hook or by crook
From Enron to Worldcom to Madoff, the last decade featured a number of momentous frauds and scams. But, as Andrew Leslie discovers, those profiting from people's desire to make a quick buck is not just a modern problem
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FeaturesTowards a better world
Sustainability, ethical standards and anti-corruption measures - these are the three big issues that should be dominating every corporate agenda, bellieves Nathan Skinner
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Facing the facts
Risk management has entered the public consciousness. But there's a major problem: you can'f force people to apply it, as Peter Davy explains
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Building blocks for the future
No longer able to leave all risk managing to the risk manager, the board is being forced to take responsibility. Neil Hodge asks how corporations will structure themselves to deal with a constantly shifting risk landscape
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FeaturesStorm on the horizon
Think back ten years - had you heard of social networking sites? Thought not. More change is certain this decade, but it won't come risk-free, as Sarah Edlington reports
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FeaturesCleaning up after ourselves
Dorothée Prunier of ACE assesses the impact for companies of the European directive on environmental liability
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Check the small print
During a tough economy, outsourcing can seem like the perfect way for a business to cut costs and improve the balance sheet. But, Sue Copeman warns, the devil is int he detail
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FeaturesPrime crime
Has fraud boomed in the recession? Or is it simply that cash-strapped copmanies are spotting things earlier? As the old adage goes, there's no such thing as a small fraud, just those that haven't had time to grow. Peter Davy reports
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FeaturesTotal recall
Product defects put manufacturers, suppliers and retailers at risk of product liability claims, and factors such as globalisation and new technologies mean that these exposures are becoming increasingly complex, explains Jon Elvidge of XL Insurance
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FeaturesWorth the risk
It's never too soon to put in place a robust business continuity strategy. Marsh's Rod Ratsma outlines the benefits and explains the issues involved in setting up this crucial line of defence
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FeaturesSo where do we go from here?
Our first decade has been, among many things, an invaluable learning process - and we intend to build on that in the decade to come, says Sue Copeman
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FeaturesOut of sight, out of mind
Employers may be well-versed in the duty they have to ensure a safe environment for their staff. But what about the safety of employees sent away on business trips? Andrew Leslie looks at the potential risks and what companies can do to mitigate them
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FeaturesBorn free and equal
The multinational that abuses its power in poorer countries risks financial losses, litigation and reputational ruin. Yet shocking cases of exploitation still occur. It is time to take responsibility, says Nathan Skinner
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FeaturesDangerous results
2009 was a relatively mild year for natural catastrophes, with losses well below average. But with the tragedy in Haiti in January, and rising global temperatures continuing to put certain regions under pressure, there is no cause for complacency, argues Nathan Skinner
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FeaturesMaking a crisis out of a drama
As the swine flu pandemic monopolised international news headlines and governments bulk-bought vaccine, companies across the world prepared themselves for the worst. Thankfully, the worst has not materialised, but lessons can still be learned, says Tony Dowding
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FeaturesEnd the duvet day
Absenteeism can have a devastating effect on a business’s health, yet experts say many employers do not appreciate the scale of the problem and are failing to diagnose the reasons behind excessive sick leave, writes Neil Hodge
